is it just me?

parent56 · 11-03-2009, 09:58 AM

or do more schools seem to be requiring enrollment deposits this year before you can do the housing app?. I remember looking last year and more seemed to let you do the housing without an enrollment deposit. While there is nothing "illegal" about multiple enrollment deposits i know it is not looked upon highly but right now with honors colleges lumping early registration for classes etc to timing of housing app, looks like may end up with multiple enrollments (not refundable). On one college tour i even asked how bad it was to do multiple enrollments just to ensure housing choice and the reply was ...no problem at all would suggest you it in asap.

rodney · 11-03-2009, 10:02 AM

Interesting, since there was a whole thread last year about how multiple enrollment deposits were unethical and, actually, a breach of contract (according to those in the know on CC)....

I think the thread was in relation to a fall admit at one school and a spring admit at another (expecting that the spring admit could possibly be moved to fall later on in the process after May 1st)....

poetgrl · 11-03-2009, 10:12 AM

I think, though I could be wrong, that an enrollment deposit before the final deadline in May is okay, but after that multiple enrollment is considered unethical.....We made an enrollment deposit and then withdrew that one and sent one to a different school the day after notifying the original school of D's intent to withdraw her enrollment. We actually did recieve a refund for the original deposit.

rodney · 11-03-2009, 10:17 AM

^^you may be right poetgrl....but I'm still not exactly sure why it would make a difference if it's before or after May 1st....logically, if a school thinks you're coming (whether in Oct, Feb or May) that takes away a spot that another student can take; and screws with the yield....and enrollment management.....

I'm not saying it's right or wrong; trying to figure it out myself; we had to deal with it two years ago and I don't think there's a definitive policy out there on it....

poetgrl · 11-03-2009, 10:20 AM

No. I know. I really hated that it took away the possibility for another kid, which is why we notified them ASAP! But, since the colleges all have different acceptance times and are all jockeying for thier best students, it seems as if the kids have the right to jockey for thier best acceptances, as well. It's not ideal, either way, though. You're right.

parent56 · 11-03-2009, 10:29 AM

the cynical side also wonders as most of the schools i looked at, the enrollment deposit was not refundable, whether that might be why the school didnt seem to think it was a problem? I had told my son i wouldnt necessarily have a problem if we sent housing deposits to his top 3 while waiting on honors acceptance or merit aid, but all those require an enrollment deposit first..so not sure we should do that. financially or "ethically" but some we wont hear until April 1 and he could do much better housing wise if submitted earlier

warriorboy648 · 11-03-2009, 12:15 PM

One of my son's top choices said to send in the enrollment deposit asap to get in line for housing, BUT fortunately they will refund the deposit. I don't feel bad about double depositing because we are forced to make a decision without all the financial information.

poetgrl · 11-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Yes, you won't hear 'til April, so there is no ethical question, imho. I think the ethics issue only comes into play when you get past the commitment dates in May, particularly if you are waiting for scholarship information. But this is only my personal opinion. I am under the impression that others feel the student ought only to be deposited at one institution at a time, though I feel this gives the institutions an incredibly unfair power position.